Clement has already added six new employees to the scouting department at the club since taking over in the summer, with the manager keen to ensure that he gets the best possible information on any new recruit.

The 43-year-old places considerable emphasis on statistical data, and he wants Derby to be ahead of other clubs in their approach to identifying possible transfer targets.

"That [scouting] department has grown very quickly," he said. "We are up to seven, and will more than likely go to eight or nine people, and that is just looking at the opposition. It is something I take very seriously.

"We want a nice blend of the art of watching an opponent and watching a player combined with the science of it," said Clement.

"There is so much information available now in terms of data and video. We really want those two departments to be working hand in hand because there is a lot of cross over."

Derby's head of football operations, Chris Evans, has recently resigned, further highlighting the change which is happening at the iPro Stadium.

So far Clement's reign has seen him bring in a number of players to the club, but there hasn't necessarily been a clear trend in terms of the additions.

John Verrall

John is a sports journalism graduate from Staffordshire University. He is a huge football fan and a minute-by-minute writer for UEFA.com, as well as being a freelance writer for Sports New Media. John has also seen his work been published by the likes of The Guardian, World Soccer and Shoot Magazine over the course of his bourgeoning journalism career so far. He has a particular expertise in all things to do with the Football League – and is a passionate Peterborough United fan.